Accreditation

Accreditation

College of the Mainland is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees and certificates. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of College of the Mainland.

Accreditation is an independent review of an institution’s educational programs to determine whether they meet set quality standards. Becoming accredited is not an easy task. Schools and programs that receive accreditation have proven their worth as legitimate teaching institutions.

How does COM’s accreditation impact students? It means that the College adheres to certain standards of excellence. Accreditation allows the College to participate in government financial aid programs. Also, it is necessary for students to transfer their college credits or to take a state licensure exam.

The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support the institution’s significant noncompliance with a requirement or standard.

COM Accreditations

Below is a list of COM’s accreditations – both as a community college and for several of its programs:

Overall College accreditation

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Association of Texas Colleges and Universities

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education

Texas Cosmetology Commission

Texas Education Agency

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

Texas Board of Nursing (BON)

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

COM Active Memberships

In addition, the College holds active memberships with the following organizations:

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers

American Association of Community and Junior Colleges

Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges

Southern Association of Community and Junior Colleges

National Council for Continuing Education and Training

National Council for Occupational Education

Texas Junior College Association

Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Conference

Texas Art Schools Association

Texas Association of Music Schools

Texas Association of Continuing Education (TACE)

Texas Public Community/Junior College Association

Texas Community College Teachers Association

Texas Association for Community Service and Continuing Education (TACSCE)

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College of the Mainland is a learning-centered, comprehensive community college dedicated to student success and the intellectual and economic prosperity of the diverse communities we serve.

At COM, we believe that everyone deserves an education. As a learning-centered institution, we strive to boost the intellectual and economic prosperity of the diverse communities we serve. Be sure to take a moment to view the College District's Resume regarding enrollment, cost, financial aid, student success and degrees and certificates awarded.